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Were The LIGO Gravitational Waves Made By Ancient Black Holes?
Astrophysicists have proposed that the recently-discovered gravitational waves were created out of black holes formed just after the birth of the Universe.
Ten Trillionths Of Your Suntan Comes From Beyond Our Galaxy
At the beach, your body is bombarded by about sextillion photons of light per second, but don’t worry, you will have to bask in it for trillions of years before it causes any long-lasting damage.
A (Laser) Shocking Way To Predict How Earth-Type Planets Form
Using a technique called laser shock, researchers in Japan have provided insights into how Earth-type planets form when giant asteroids collide.
Astronomers Find Center Of The Milky Way is Devoid Of Young Stars
An international team of astronomers has found a huge region in the inner Milky Way where there is a strange absence of young stars.
Students Discover Gravitational Lens Dubbed ‘Eye Of Horus’
Students and astronomers at a Subaru Telescope workshop made the discovery by accident while analyzing some data.
The Universe’s Oldest Supernovae Burn Bright & Blue
The color of supernovae during a specific phase could help researchers detect the most distant and oldest supernovae in the Universe.
China Builds World’s Largest Something
Just how accurate are the reports, chatter and hype surrounding China’s glittering new Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope?
This Is What Happens When A Supermassive Black Hole Destroys A Star
A radio telescope network the size of the Earth has revealed what happens when a supermassive black hole destroys a star.
Chinese Satellite To Give Dutch Radio Antenna A Ride To The Moon
The radio antenna will detect radio waves, helping scientists find clues to the origins of the universe.
